Acting and improvising relieves stress and tension through creative expression, and teaches kids that it is OK to be vulnerable, and to make a mistake. Learning and memorizing lines helps with mental agility while improvisation emboldens kids to think quickly and to respond in positive and helpful ways, all while boosting self-confidence. We offer Acting and Musical Theatre classes for kids of all ages!

A child’s innate musicality begins right away, and babies, toddlers, and pre-schoolers thrive in an artistically-rich environment. Whether it’s a class specifically designed for a little one’s development or a class geared toward Mom and/or Dad’s physical and emotional well-being, small children love movement and music! Check out our “Baby and Me,” “Toddler and Me,” and “Big Kid” classes! We also offer Adult classes with a childcare option, and will be adding “Babywearing” classes soon! We will expand these programs as demand grows, so be sure to let us know what you would like to see!

Gateway To The Arts was created by Co-Founders Julie (Kenyon) Warren & Karen Born-Cafaro in 2005.

“Our goal was to provide a safe and nurturing environment where students of the performing arts would be given a chance to explore and fully develop the skills of singing, dancing, and acting, while establishing friendships, making connections, and truly gaining a sense of self. We love talking to our students, helping them to establish goals, and ultimately, we enjoy doing everything in our power to make those goals a reality. It is a blessing to be able to say that we truly love our job.” – Karen & Julie